Grid Solutions

Multilin 489
Economical protection, monitoring and Protection and Control
metering for generators • Generator stator differential & 100%
stator ground

The Multilin™ 489 Generator Protection System, a member of the SR family of relays, provides protection, • Loss of excitation & Overexcitation
control and advanced communications in a cost effective industry leading draw-out construction. • Distance backup
Designed for small and medium sized generators, the 489 delivers advanced protection including • Reverse power (anti-motoring)
generator stator differential protection. The 489 also includes detailed diagnostic information allowing • Ground directional overcurrent
for reduced troubleshooting time.
• Inadvertent energization
• Breaker failure
Key Benefits • Stator and bearing thermal and vibration
• Complete, secure protection of small to medium sized generators monitoring
• Easy to use generator protection system supported by and industry leading suite of software tools. • Negative sequence overcurrent
• Advanced protection and monitoring features including the use of RTDs for stator and bearing
thermal protection and Analog Inputs for vibration monitoring
• Global acceptance as a member of the most renown protection relay product family in the market. Communications
• Draw-out construction allowing for minimized downtime and easy removal/installation of the 489 • Networking interfaces - RS232, RS485, 10Mbps
during maintenance routines copper Ethernet

• Large, user-friendly front panel interface allowing for real-time power monitoring and setpoint access • Multiple protocols - ModBus™ RTU, ModBus™
with a display that is easily readable in direct sunlight TCP/IP, DNP 3.0 Level 2

• Enhanced generator troubleshooting through the use of IRIG-B time synchronized event records,
waveform capturing, and data loggers
Monitoring & Metering
• Simplified setpoint verification testing using built in waveform simulation functionality
• Metering – current, voltage, power, Energy,
• Cost effective access to information through industry standard communication hardware (RS232, frequency, power factor
RS485, 10BaseT Ethernet) and protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, DNP 3.0)
• Demand – current, watts, vars, VA
• Available for use in most extreme harsh locations with the available Harsh Chemical Environment Option
• Temperature – 12 RTD inputs
• Vibration and Speed – 4 analog transducer inputs
Applications
• Oscillography – 12 samples/ cycle up to 128
• Synchronous or induction generators operating at 25Hz, 50Hz or 60Hz cycles in length
• Primary or backup protection in cogeneration applications • Trending – 8 parameters with up to a 5 second
sample rate

EnerVista Software
• Document and software archiving toolset to
keep information up to date
• Ease to use real time monitoring, control, and
data archiving software available
• EnerVista Integrator providing easy integration
of data in the 489 into new or existing
monitoring and control systems
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Protection and Control 100% Stator Ground Sensitive Directional Power

100% stator ground fault protection is provided The 489 provides low forward power and
The 489 Generator Protection System
through an overvoltage element and an reverse power elements to prevent generator
provides comprehensive protection, metering,
adaptive voltage differential feature responding motoring that can cause damage the prime
and monitoring of small to medium sized
to the unbalance of the third harmonic at the mover. Independent settings for power pickup
synchronous or induction generators operating
machine terminals and at the neutral point. levels and operational delays are available for
at 25, 50 or 60 Hz. The 489 is ideally suited for
The 489 compares the machine neutral voltage both alarming and tripping of each element.
primary or backup generator protection as
and ground current to determine if ground
well as for use in cogeneration applications.
directional faults are within or outside the Breaker Failure
Protection features found in the 489 include:
generator. The embedded breaker failure function in the
Generator Stator Differential 489 allows for improved system dependability
Backup Phase Distance without the additional cost of providing an
The 489 utilizes high-speed dual slope
Two separate phase distance elements provide independent breaker failure relay. Upon
differential protection for detecting and clearing
time-delayed backup protection for generator detection of a breaker failure condition, the
of stator phase faults. Advanced CT saturation
faults that have not otherwise been cleared by 489 can be configured to operate one of its 4
detection algorithms maintain immunity to
the primary system and generator protections. available digital outputs to signal upstream
saturation conditions that may be caused due
The distance characteristic can compensate devices to quickly isolate the fault.
to external disturbances through the use of
for a unit delta/wye power transformer that is
a directional check that provides additional
located between the generator and the end of
supervision and ensures the fault is internal to
the zone of protection.
the generator before triggering it to trip.

Functional Block Diagram

ANSI Device Numbers & Functions
489 GENERATOR
PR OTECTION S YS TE M Device
52 Trip Coil Function
Supervision Number
27P 12 Overspeed protection
21P Phase distance
47 24 Volts/Hz
27P Phase undervoltage
59P 27/50 Accidental generator energization
27TN/59N 100% stator earth fault
81O

81U 32 Directional power

40 38 Bearing overtemperature (RTD)
24 39 Bearing vibration
21P 40 Loss of excitation
46 Stator current unbalance
32
38 47 Phase reversal
41 49 Thermal overload
GENERATOR 12 50BF Breaker failure
27/50 50P Phase instantaneous overcurrent
49 50G Ground instantaneous overcurrent
51V 51P Phase time overcurrent
39
51G Ground time overcurrent
VTFF
51_2 Negative Sequence Time Overcurrent
76 Output
46 relays 51V Voltage restrained time overcurrent
59P Phase overvoltage
49 6 Output 67G Ground directional overcurrent
86 relays
81O Overfrequency
50BF 81U Underfrequency
10BaseT 86 Lockout
50P 87G
87G Generator differential
R S23 2 VTFF VT fuse failure
RS485
67G 50G 51G RS485

+ 4 Analog
- outputs
27TN/59N
+
-
4 Analog
inputs

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Loss of Excitation
Generator loss of excitation protection is
provided through two negative offset mho
characteristics as per IEEEC37.102 and has
independent pickup delay setting for each
characteristic. The loss of excitation element
will be blocked from tripping if a VT fuse
fail condition is detected or if the Voltage
Supervision characteristic is enable and the
voltage is measured to be above the user
defined level.
A negative mho element can be used to detect a
loss of excitation of the generator
Stator Thermal Protection
The 489 provides thermal modeling overload
protection to prevent generator damage caused
by generator overheating. The thermal model
algorithms incorporate current unbalance
biasing and RTD biasing which provides
accurate modeling of the actual generator
temperature. The 489 can be configured to
trip the generator offline when the generator’s
thermal limits are reached, or close an Alarm
contact that signals operations personnel to
take appropriate actions.
Bearing Overtemperature
Twelve RTD inputs are provided that may be
configured to monitor and protect against
bearing overtemperature conditions. The
489 provides the option for using RTD voting
which requires that two RTDs simultaneously
indicate an overtemperature condition before
it will trip the generator offline. RTD voting
provides additional security against tripping of
generators when an invalid overtemperature
signal is received from a malfunctioning RTD.
Negative Sequence Overcurrent
Rotor thermal protection is provided through
monitoring of negative sequence current, which
is a significant contributor to rotor heating,
to ensure it does not increase above the
generator’s capability limits. The 489 provides
489 Generator Protection System
a negative sequence definite time overcurrent Monitoring and Metering
alarm element and a negative sequence timed
The 489 includes high accuracy metering and
overcurrent curve tripping element to ensure
recording for all AC signals. Voltage, current,
the generator stays within it’s short time and
frequency, power, energy, and demand
continuous negative sequence current rated limits.
metering are built into the relay as a standard
feature. Current and voltage parameters are
Abnormal Frequency Protection
available as total RMS magnitude, and as
Operation of generators at off-nominal
fundamental frequency magnitude and angle.
frequencies can have extremely detrimental
Metered values can be read from the relay
effects on both the generator itself and
using one of the available communications
the associated prime mover, in particular
ports or on the relay’s front panel display.
with steam turbine generators operating
below normal frequency. The 489 provides
Event Recording
overfrequency and underfrequency elements
The 489 simplifies power generator
needed to provide protection of generators
troubleshooting by creating a sequence of
from operation at off-nominal frequencies. The
events record that timestamps and logs events
489 has alarm level settings to alert operations
of internal relay operations and the operation
of abnormal frequency conditions as well as
of external devices connected to the relay’s
multiple trip levels that have independent
inputs. With each of the last 256 events the
tripping delay settings for each magnitude of
489 stores, the relay will create a detailed event
abnormal frequency detected.
report that includes the time and date of the
event, and the instantaneous value of all of
Overcurrent Backup
the voltages, phase currents, and differential
Three voltage restrained overcurrent elements
currents that were measured at the time the
provide backup protection for system faults.
event occurred.
The pickup level for the inverse time curves
of the overcurrent elements are adjusted in
conjunction with the measured phase-to-phase
voltage. This feature is provided to protect
against prolonged generator contribution to a
fault on the system.
K =1 .0 4 .0 15 40 100
1000
100
Time (Seconds)
10
1
0 .1
0 .0 1 0 .1 1 10 100
Negative Sequence Current / Rated Current
The negative sequence overcurrent element is adaptable to ensure negative sequence currents stay within the
specific capability limits of a given generator
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Analyze generator faults using waveforms that are captured at the time of generator
faults or system instabilities
Oscillography
Postmortem analysis of generator faults can be
performed using the waveform capture feature
in the 489. The 489 samples the currents
and voltages inputs at a rate of 12 times per
cycle and can record records up to 128 cycles
in length. The recorded waveforms can be
retrieved and viewed using the EnerVista 489
Setup Software and allows users to examine
the magnitudes and relationships of the
measured signals at the time of the fault.
IRIG-B Time Synchronization
The 489 supports receiving an input from an
IRIG-B time synchronization clock that will
synchronize the 489 internal clock with other
devices found in the substation or distributed
across the power system. IRIG-B time
synchronization will provide timestamping of
events in the Event Record with 1ms accuracy
thereby providing a means of accurately
determining the sequence of operation of
events that occurred across multiple devices in
the power system.
Simulation Mode
The 489 has a built in simulation feature that
allows for testing the functionality and relay
response to programmed conditions without
the need for external inputs. When placed in
simulation mode the 489 suspends reading of
the actual inputs and substitutes them with
the simulated values. Pre-trip, fault, and post
fault states can be simulated, with currents,
voltages, system frequency, RTD temperatures,
and analog inputs configurable for each state.
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Automation
The 489 offers a multitude of different analog
and digital inputs and outputs to allow the
489 to be seamlessly integrated into most
generator automation schemes.
Outputs Relays
The 489 provides six output contacts for the
purpose of controlling or signaling other devices
and operations personnel. Protection elements
can be configured to control the Trip contact,
the Alarm contact, or the 3 Auxiliary contacts
whenever the element operates. The status
of each of these contact are also displayed on
LEDs found on the relays front panel.
Digital Inputs
Eight digital inputs are available for monitoring
the status of external contacts, tachometers,
or control switches. With these inputs, the
relay can identify the status of the associated
breakers and receive commands from
operational staff such as controlling the output
relays, resetting the thermal limits, or triggering
a waveform capture.
RTD Inputs
Twelve RTD inputs allow the 489 to monitor
both the generator stator and bearing
temperature. A built in voting feature adds
additional security by ensuring that two RTDs
monitoring the same device both detect the
overtemperature condition before tripping the
generator offline.
Analog Inputs
Four analog inputs are available for providing
protection and monitoring of generator
bearing vibration. The analog inputs are field
programmable to measure transducer signals
that operator over a range of 0 to 1 mA, 0 to
20 mA, or 4 to 20 mA.
Analog Outputs
Four analog outputs are available for signaling
the value of measured analog quantities to
external process control devices such as PLCs.
The analog outputs can be ordered to operate
over a 4 to 20mA range or a 0 to 1mA range and
can be configured to signal a representation of
most analog quantities measured by the 489
including currents, voltages, frequency, RTD
temperature, power and demand.
Communications
The 489 provides advanced communications
technologies for remote data and engineering
access, making it easy and flexible to use and
integrate into new or existing monitoring and
control systems. Multiple communication ports
are available including a front panel RS232
serial port for easy local computer access,
two RS485 serial ports and a 10Mbps copper
Ethernet port that provide direct integration in
most communications architectures.
The 489 supports the most popular industry
standard protocols enabling easy, direct
integration into most DCS and SCADA systems.
Protocols supported include:
• Modbus RTU
• Modbus TCP/IP
• DNP 3.0 Level 2
User Interfaces
Keypad and Display
The 489 has a keypad and 40 character display
for local monitoring and relay configuration
without the need for a computer. Up to 20 user-
selected default messages can be displayed
when the relay is protecting the generator. In
the event of a trip, or an alarm, the display will
automatically default to the proper message
indicating the cause of the operation.
LED Indicators
The 489 front panel features 22 LED indicators
that provide a quick indication of 489 status,
generator status, and output relay status.
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EnerVista Software EnerVista Launchpad Included in Launchpad is a document archiving

EnerVista Launchpad is a powerful software and management system that ensures critical
The EnerVista Suite is an industry-leading set of
package that provides users with all of the documentation is up-to-date and available when
software programs that simplify every aspect
setup and support tools needed for configuring needed. Documents made available include:
of using the 489 relay. The EnerVista suite
and maintaining Multilin products. The setup • Manuals
provides all the tools to monitor the status of
software within Launchpad allows configuring
your protected asset, maintain the relay and • Application Notes
devices in real-time by communicating using
integrate information measured by the 489 into
serial, Ethernet , or modem connections, or • Guideform Specifications
DCS or SCADA monitoring systems. Convenient
offline by creating setting files to be sent to • Brochures
COMTRADE and Sequence of Events viewers
devices at a later time. • Wiring Diagrams
are an integral part of the 489 Setup software
included with every relay to carry out post- • FAQs
mortem event analysis.
• Service Bulletins

Retrofit Existing Multilin SR 489 Devices in Minutes

Traditionally, retrofitting or upgrading an existing relay has been a challenging and time consuming task often requiring re-engineering, panel modifications, and
re-wiring. The Multilin 8 Series Retrofit Kit provides a quick, 3-step solution to upgrade previously installed Multilin SR 489 protection relays, reducing upgrade costs.

With the new 8 Series Retrofit Kit, users are able to install a new 889 Generator Protection System without modifying existing panel or switchgear cutouts,
re-wiring, or need for drawing changes and re-engineering time and cost.

With this three-step process, operators are able to upgrade existing SR relays in as fast as 21 minutes, simplifying maintenance procedures and reducing
system downtime.

1 2 3
Update Replace Plug & Play
Settings File Relay Reconnection

EnerVista 8 Series Setup Software provides Simply remove the upper, lower and low voltage Insert the new 8 Series Retrofit chassis into the
automated setting file conversion with graphical terminal blocks and then remove the SR chassis switchgear and simply plug-in the old terminal
report to quickly and easily verify settings and from the panel. No need to disconnect any of blocks - there is need to make any cut-out
identify any specific settings that may need attention. the field wiring. modifications or push and pull cables.

The 8 Series Retrofit Kit comes factory assembled and tested as a complete unit with the 8 Series protection device and includes replacement hardware (terminal
blocks and screws) if the existing hardware is significantly aged or damaged.

Factory wired SR Terminal Block

Explore in Detail
Frame to ensure mapping of SR visit us online to explore the SR to 8 Series
terminal locations to the 8 Series
retrofit kit in detail using our interactive app.
terminal block
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Existing SR Terminal Blocks easily
plug-in

8 Series Protection Relay (matched

to existing SR 489 device)

3” Depth Reduction Collar to ensure

relay depth closely matches the
previously installed SR device,
eliminating the need to push or pull
cables
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Viewpoint Monitoring
Viewpoint Monitoring is a simple-to-use and
full-featured monitoring and data recording
software package for small systems. Viewpoint
Monitoring provides a complete HMI package
with the following functionality:
• Plug & Play Device Monitoring
• System Single-Line Monitoring & Control
• Annunciator Alarm Screens
• Trending Reports
• Automatic Event Retrieval
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval
Features
489 STATUS INDICATORS
489 status
Generator status
Output relays
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Numeric keys allow for simple
entry of setpoint values. Control
keys allow simple navigation
through setpoint and actual value
message structures. Help key
provides context sensitive help
messages
VALUE KEYS
Value Up, and Value Down keys
to change setpoint values
PROGRAM PORT INTERFACE
RS232 for connection to a
computer, 9600 baud
RTD INPUTS
Twelve RTD inputs are
individually field programmable
to measure platinum, nickel,
or copper type RTDs.
RS485 COMMUNICATIONS
Two independent RS485
communication ports may be
accessed simultaneously using
ModbusRTU and DNP 3.0 protocol
at baud rates up to 19200 bps.
OUTPUT RELAYS
Six, trip duty, form C output relays
may be assigned to trip, alarm
and control functions.
VT INPUTS
Four VT inputs provide wye or open
delta system voltage sensing as
well as neutral voltage sensing.
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Viewpoint Maintenance EnerVista Integrator
Viewpoint Maintenance provides tools that EnerVista Integrator is a toolkit that allows
will create reports on the operating status of seamless integration of Multilin devices into
the relay, simplify the steps to download fault new or existing automation systems. Included
and event data, and reduce the work required in EnerVista Integrator is:
for cyber-security compliance audits. Tools
• OPC/DDE Server
available in Viewpoint Maintenance include:
• Multilin Drivers
• Settings Security Audit Report
• Automatic Event Retrieval
• Device Health Report
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval
• Single Click Fault Data Retrieval
489 FRONT
LARGE DISPLAY
Forty character display for viewing
setpoints and actual value mess-
ages. Diagnostic messages are
displayed when there is a trip or
alarm condition. Default messages
are displayed after a period of
inactivity.
CONTROL AND
PROGRAMMING KEYS
Menu, Escape, Reset, Enter,
Menu Up, and Menu Down
keys for complete acess
without a computer.
DRAWOUT HANDLE
With provision for a wire
lead seal to prevent unauth-
orized removal
ANALOG SIGNALS
489 REAR Four isolated 4-20 mA analog outputs
may be used to replace costly
transducers. They may be field
programmed to reflect any measured
parameter.
Four 0-1 or 4-20 mA analog inputs may
be used to monitor any transducer
signal. Possible applications include
vibration and field current monitoring.
DIGITAL INPUTS
Access jumper input provides
setpoint programming security.
Breaker status input tells 489 if
the generator is online or offline.
Seven assignable digital inputs may
be field programmed for a variety of
functions including tachometer.
TRIP COIL SUPERVISION
Monitors the trip circuit for continuity
when the generator is online and
alarms if that continuity is broken.
GROUND
Separate safety and filter ground.
All inputs meet C37.90 EMI, SWC,
RFI interference immunity.
AC/DC CONTROL POWER
Universal power supply
90-300 VDC 70-265 VAC
CT INPUTS
Seven CT inputs provide three-
phase output, three-phase neutral
and ground current sensing.
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Technical Specifications
PROTECTION VOLTAGE PHASE REVERSAL DIGITAL INPUT
OVERCURRENT ALARM Configuration: ABC or ACB phase rotation GENERAL INPUT A TO G (DIGITAL INPUT)
Pick-up Level: 0.10 to 1.50 x FLA in steps of 0.01 aver- Timing Accuracy: 200 to 400 ms Configurable: Assignable Digital Inputs 1 to 7
age phase current UNDERFREQUENCY Time Delay: 0.1 to 5000.0 s in steps of 0.1
Time Delay: 0.1 to 250.0 s in steps of 0.1 Required Voltage: 0.50 to 0.99 x rated voltage in Block From Online: 0 to 5000 s in steps of 1
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs Phase A Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time Block From Online: 0 to 5 sec. in steps of 1 SEQUENTIAL TRIP (DIGITAL INPUT)
OFFLINE OVERCURRENT Pickup Level: 20.00 to 60.00 in steps of 0.01 Configurable: Assignable to Digital Inputs 1 to 7
Pick-up Level: 0.05 to 1.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 of any Curve Shapes: 1 level alarm, two level trip Pickup Level: 0.02 to 0.99 x rated MW in steps of 0.01
one phase definite time Low Forward Power / Reverse Power
Time Delay: 3 to 99 cycles in steps of 1 Time Delay: 0.1 to 5000.0 sec. in steps of 0.1 Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs Pickup Accuracy: ±0.02 Hz Pickup Accuracy: see power metering
Timing Accuracy: +50ms at 50/60 Hz Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time
INADVERTENT ENERGIZATION OVERFREQUENCY FIELD BREAKER DISCREPANCY (DIGITAL INPUT)
Arming Signal: undervoltage and/or offline from Required Voltage: 0.50 to 0.99 x rated voltage in Configurable: Assignable to Digital Inputs 1 to 7
breaker status Phase A Time Delay: 0.1 to 500.0 s in steps of 0.1
Pick-up Level: 0.05 to 3.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 of any Block From Online: 0 to 5 sec. in steps of 1 Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time
one phase Pickup Level: 25.01 to 70.00 in steps of 0.01 TACHOMETER (DIGITAL INPUT)
Time Delay: no intentional delay Curve Shapes: 1 level alarm, 2 level trip Configurable: Assignable to Digital Inputs 4 to 7
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs definite time RPM Measurement: 100 to 7200 RPM
Timing Accuracy: +50 ms at 50/60 Hz Time Delay: 0.1 to 5000.0 s in steps of 0.1 Duty Cycle of Pulse: >10%
PHASE OVERCURRENT Pickup Accuracy: ±0.02 Hz Pickup Level: 101 to 175 x rated speed in steps
Voltage Restraint: Programmable fixed characteristic Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time Time Delay: 1 to 250 s in steps of 1
Pick-up Level: 0.15 to 20.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 of NEUTRAL OVERVOLTAGE (FUNDAMENTAL) Timing Accuracy: ±0.5 s or ±0.5% of total time
any one phase Pick-up Level: 2.0 to 100.0 V secondary in
Curve Shapes: ANSI, IEC, IAC, Flexcurve, steps of 0.01 ANALOG INPUTS
Definite Time Time Delay: 0.1 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 PHASE CURRENT INPUTS
Time Delay: 0.000 to 100.000 s in steps of 0.001 Pickup Accuracy: as per Neutral Voltage Input CT Primary: 10 to 50000 A
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time CT Secondary: 1 A or 5 A (must be specified with order)
Timing Accuracy: +50 ms at 50/60 Hz or NEUTRAL UNDERVOLTAGE (3RD HARMONIC) Conversion Range: 0.02 to 20 x CT
±0.5% total time Blocking Signals: Low power and low voltage if open Accuracy: at < 2 x CT: ±0.5% of 2 x CT
NEGATIVE SEQUENCE OVERCURRENT delta at > 2 x CT: ±1% of 20 x CT
Pickup Level: 3 to 100% FLA in steps of 1 Pickup Level: 0.5 to 20.0 V secondary in steps Burden: Less than 0.2 VA at rated load
Curve Shapes: I22t trip defined by k, of 0.01 CT Withstand: 1 second at 80 times rated current
definite time alarm if open delta VT; 2 seconds at 40 times rated current
Time Delay: 0.1 to 100.0 s in steps of 0.1 adaptive if wye VT continuous at 3 times rated current
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs Time Delay: 5 to 120 s in steps of 1 GROUND CURRENT INPUTS
Timing Accuracy: ±100ms or ± 0.5% of total time Pickup Accuracy: CT Primary: 10 to 10000 A (1 A / 5 A CTs)
GROUND OVERCURRENT at < 20.0 V secondary: as per Neutral Voltage Input CT Secondary: 1 A / 5 A or 50:0.025 (HGF CTs)
Pickup Level: 0.05 to 20.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 Timing Accuracy: ±3.0 s Conversion Range: 0.02 to 20 x CT for 1 A / 5 A CTs 0.0 to
Curve Shapes: ANSI, IEC, IAC, Flexcurve, LOSS OF EXCITATION (IMPEDANCE) 100 A pri. for 50:0.025 CTs(HGF)
Definite Time Pickup Level: 2.5 to 300.0 secondary in steps of 50:0.025 CT ± 0.1 A at < 10 A
Time Delay: 0.00 to 100.00 s in steps of 0.01 0.1 with adjustable impedance offset Accuracy: ± 1.0 A at ³ 10 to 100 A
Pickup Accuracy: as per Ground Current Input Time Delay: 0.1 to 10.0 s in steps of 0.1 1A/5A CT at < 2 x CT: ±0.5% of 2 x CTat > 2 x CT:
Timing Accuracy: +50 ms at 50/60 Hz Pickup Accuracy: as per Voltage and Phase Current Accuracy: ±1% of 20 x CT
or ±0.5% total time Inputs
PHASE DIFFERENTIAL Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time
Pickup Level: 0.05 to 1.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 DISTANCE (IMPEDANCE) BURDEN
GROUND CT INPUT
Curve Shapes: Dual Slope Pickup Levels: 0.1 to 500.0 secondary in steps VA
Time Delay: 0 to 100 cycles in steps of 1 of 0.1 1A/5A 1A 0.024 0.024
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs 50 to 85° reach in steps of 1 5A 0.605 0.024
Timing Accuracy: +50 ms at 50/60 Hz or Time Delay: 0.0 to 150.0 s in steps of 0.1 20 A 9.809 0.024
±0.5% total time Pickup Accuracy: as per Voltage and Phase Current 50:0.025 0.025 A 0.057 90.7
GROUND DIRECTIONAL Inputs HGF 0.1 A 0.634 90.7
Pickup Level: 0.05 to 20.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 Timing Accuracy: 150 ms ±50 ms or ±0.5% of total 0.5 A 18.9 75.6
Time Delay: 0.1 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 time
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs GROUND CT WITHSTAND TIME
PROTECTION CT 1 SEC 2 SEC. CONTINUOUS
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time REACTIVE POWER
HIGH-SET PHASE OVERCURRENT 1A/5A 80 x CT 40 x CT 3 x CT
Block From Online: 0 to 5000 s in steps of 1 50:0.025 HGF N/A N/A 150 mA
Pickup Level: 0.15 to 20.00 x CT in steps of 0.01 Pickup Level: 0.02 to 1.50 x rated Mvar (positive
Time Delay: 0.00 to 100.00 s in steps of 0.01 and negative)
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs PHASE VOLTAGE INPUTS
Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 VT Ratio: 1.00 to 240.00:1 in steps of 0.01
Timing Accuracy: ±50 ms at 50/60 Hz or Pickup Accuracy: see power metering
±0.5% total time VT Secondary: 200 V AC (full-scale)
Timing Accuracy: ±100ms or ±0.5% of total time Conversion Range: 0.02 to 1.00 x Full Scale
UNDERVOLTAGE REVERSE POWER
Pickup Level: 0.50 to 0.99 x rated V in steps of 0.01 Accuracy: ±0.5% of Full Scale
Block From Online: 0 to 5000 s in steps of 1 Max. Continuous: 280 V AC
Curve Shapes: Inverse Time, definite time alarm 1 Pickup Level: 0.02 to 0.99 x rated MW
Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 Burden: > 500 K
Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 NEUTRAL VOLTAGE INPUTS
Pickup Accuracy: as per Voltage Inputs Pickup Accuracy: see power metering
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time VT Ratio: 1.00 to 240.00:1 in steps of 0.01
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time VT Secondary: 100 V AC (full-scale)
Elements: Trip and Alarm LOW FORWARD POWER Conversion Range: 0.005 to 1.00 x Full Scale
Block From Online: 0 to 15000 s in steps of 1 Accuracy: ±0.5% of Full Scale
PROTECTION Pickup Level: 0.02 to 0.99 x rated MW
OVERVOLTAGE Max. Continuous: 280 V AC
Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 Burden: > 500 K
Pick-up Level: 1.01 to 1.50 x rated V in steps of 0.01 Pickup Accuracy: see power metering
Curve Shapes: Inverse Time, definite time alarm DIGITAL INPUTS
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time Inputs: 9 opto-isolated inputs
Time Delay: 0.2 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 PULSE OUTPUT
Pickup Accuracy: as per Voltage Inputs External Switch: dry contact < 400
Parameters: + kwh, +kvarh, -kvarh 489 Sensor Supply: +24 V DC at 20 mA maximum
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±0.5% of total time Interval: 1 to 50000 in steps of 1
VOLTS/HERTZ ANALOG TRANSDUCER INPUTS
Pulse Width: 200 to 1000 ms in steps of 1 ms RTDS Current Inputs: 0 to 1 mA, 0 to 20mA or 4 to
Pick-up Level: 1.00 to 1.99 x nominal 1 TO 12
in steps of 0.01 20 mA (setpoint)
Pickup: 1 to 250°C in steps of 1 Input Impedance: 226 ±10%
Curve Shapes: Inverse Time, definite time alarm Pickup Hysteresis: 2°C
Time Delay: 0.1 to 120.0 s in steps of 0.1 Conversion Range: 0 to 21 mA
Time Delay: 3 sec. Accuracy: ±1% of full scale
Pickup Accuracy: as per voltage inputs
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms at ? 1.2 x Pickup Type: passive
±300 ms at < 1.2 ´ Pickup OVERLOAD / STALL PROTECTION / THERMAL MODEL Analog In Supply: +24 V DC at 100 mA maximum
Overload Curves: 15 Standard Overload Curves Sampling Interval 50 ms
Custom Curve
Voltage Dependent Custom Curve
Curve Biasing: Phase Unbalance
Hot/Cold Curve Ratio
Stator RTD
Online Cooling Rate
Offline Cooling Rate Line Voltage
Overload Pickup: 1.01 to 1.25
Pickup Accuracy: as per Phase Current Inputs
Timing Accuracy: ±100 ms or ±2% of total time

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INPUTS POWER SUPPLY TYPE TESTS
RTD INPUTS CONTROL POWER Dielectric voltage withstand: EN60255-5
RTD (3 wire Types): 100 Platinum Options: LO / HI Impulse voltage withstand: EN60255-5
100 Nickel, 120 Nickel (must be specified with order) Insulation resistance: EN60255-5
10 Copper LO Range: DC: 20 to 60 V DC Damped Oscillatory: IEC 61000-4-18,
RTD Sensing AC: 20 to 48 V AC at 48 to 62 Hz IEC 60255-22-1
Current: 5mA Hi Range: DC: 90 to 300 V DC Electrostatic Discharge: EN61000-4-2,
Isolation: 36 Vpk (isolated with analog inputs and AC: 70 to 265 V AC at 48 to 62 Hz IEC 60255-22-2
outputs) Power: 45 VA (max), 25 VA typical RF immunity: EN61000-4-3,
Range: –50 to +250°C IEC 60255-22-3
Accuracy: ±2°C for Platinum and Nickel ±5°C for AC ANALOG INPUTS FREQUENCY TRACKING Fast Transient Disturbance: EN61000-4-4,
Copper Frequency Va for wye, Vab for open delta IEC 60255-22-4
Lead Resistance: 25 Max per lead for Pt and Ni type 3 Tracking: 6 V minimum, 10 Hz/sec. Surge Immunity: EN61000-4-5,
Max per lead for Cu type IEC 60255-22-5
No Sensor: >1000 COMMUNICATIONS Conducted RF Immunity: EN61000-4-6,
Short/Low Alarm: < –50°C RS232 Port: 1, Front Panel, non-isolated IEC 60255-22-6
TRIP COIL SUPERVISION RS485 Ports: 2, Isolated together at 36 Vpk Radiated & Conducted CISPR11, CISPR22,
Applicable Voltage: 20 to 300 V DC / V AC Baud Rates: RS485: 300 - 19,200 Baud Emissions: IEC 60255-25
Trickle Current: 2 to 5 mA RS232: 9600 Baud Sinusoidal Vibration: IEC 60255-21-1
Parity: None, Odd, Even Power magnetic Immunity: IEC 61000-4-8
Ethernet: 10Mbbs Copper RJ45 Voltage Dip & interruption: IEC 61000-4-11
OUTPUTS Protocol: Modbus® RTU / Modbus® TCP/IP DNP Ingress Protection: IEC 60529
ANALOG OUTPUTS 3.0 Level 2 Environmental (Cold): IEC 60068-2-1
Type: Active Environmental (Dry heat): IEC 60068-2-2
Range: 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 1 mA (must be specified ENVIRONMENTAL Relative Humidity Cyclic: IEC 60068-2-30
with order) Temperature Range: EFT: IEEE/ANSI C37.90.1
Accuracy: ±1% of full scale Operating: -40 °C to +60 °C ESD: IEEE/ANSIC37.90.3
Maximum 4 to 20 mA input: 1200, Ambient Storage: -40 °C to +85 °C
Load: 0 to 1 mA input: 10 k Ambient Shipping: -40 °C to +85 °C CERTIFICATION
Isolation: 36 Vpk Humidity: Operating up to 95% (non condensing) ISO: Manufactured under an ISO9001 registered
OUTPUT RELAYS @ 55C system.
Configuration: 6 Electromechanical Form C Altitude: Up to 2000 m CSA/UL: UL508, UL1053, C22.2.No 14
Contact Material: Silver alloy Pollution degree: 2 CE: Conforms to EN60255-5, EN50263
Operate Time: 10 ms
Max ratings for 100000 operations PRODUCT TESTS
Thermal Cycling: Operational test at ambient,
VOLTAGE M/C M/C 0.2 BREAK MAX reducing to –40°C and then
CONT. SEC LOAD increasing to 60°C
DC 30 VDC 10 A 30A 10 A 300 W Dielectric Strength: 2.0 kV for 1 minute from
Resistive 125 VDC 10 A 30A 0.5 A 62.5 W relays,
250 VDC 10 A 30A 0.3 A 75 W CTs, VTs, power supply to
DC 30 VDC 10 A 30A 5A 150 W Safety Ground
Inductive 125 VDC 10 A 30A 0.25 A 31.3 W
L/R= 40 ms 250 VDC 10 A 30A 0.15 A 37.5 W
AC 120 VAC 10 A 30A 10 A 2770 VA
Resistive 250 VAC 10 A 30A 10 A 2770 VA
AC 120 VAC 10 A 30A 4A 480 VA
Inductive 250 VAC 10 A 30A 3A 750 VA
P.F. = 0.4

Please refer to Multilin 489 Generator Protection System Instruction Manual for complete technical specifications

Ordering
489 * * * * *
Current Input Relays P1 1 A phase CT secondaries
P5 5 A phase CT secondaries
Power Supply Options LO DC: 24 – 60 V; AC: 20 – 48 V @ 48 – 62 Hz
HI DC: 90 – 300 V; AC: 70 – 265 V @ 48 – 62 Hz
Analogue Outputs A1 0 – 1 mA analog outputs
A20 4 – 20 mA analog outputs
Enhancements E Enhanced display, larger LCD, improved keypad
T Enhanced display, larger LCD, improved keypad plus 10BaseT Ethernet Port
Environmental Protection H Harsh (Chemical) Environment Conformal Coating

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